Slicing Operator: Quality Control & Packaging

Tiger Brands; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands in Cape Town seeks a dedicated Slicer Operator to ensure smooth production, accurate labeling, and safe packaging of bread products. The role requires attention to metal detectors, FIFO packaging, and maintaining neat and safe work areas.

You will monitor slicer performance, assist with batch counting, and communicate any issues to operators and supervisors to minimize downtime and waste while upholding food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Slicer Operator to communicate any problems with incoming Operator and Supervisor.
• Check metal detector reject box and ensure that it is locked.
• Check printer. Ensure dates printed are correct. If in doubt, then speak to your Supervisor
• Check the Kwiklok on the bags. Ensure that the bag is locked firmly
• Check seal on bag. Ensue that the seal is good. No big holes.
• Check the bag tensioner. Ensure that it is not tearing the bags.
• Check and ensure that you have enough bags and Kwikloks.
• Ensure packaging trolley, is located in it’s designated place and neatly packed
• Check batch counter for slicer blade changing (+/- 23 000 loaves)
• Ensure that the machine and surrounding area is kept neat and clean and practice good housekeeping. (No boxes and crumbs on the floor.)
• Packaging usage should follow the FIFO system, from stores and from trolley.
• At the end of a shift, all stock bags should be returned to Packaging trolley.
• Monitor conveyors from Cooler out to Slicing to prevent squashed bread.
• Monitor product quality and remove substandard product.
• Monitor machine operation. Ensure that no damages are created
• Monitor packaging quality throughout shift.
• Check the slice evenness of the bread throughout shift, request if adjustments are required.
• Only trained Operators shall be allowed to operate the metal detectors.
• Ensure CLEAR date coding is printed on bag.
• Ensure that packaging is ready and available to avoid delays during change overs.
• Ensure that the machine is safe and all safety guards are in place and in good working order.
• Report to your Fitter and Supervisor, if there are any deviations to be repaired immediately.
• Report all temporary fixings to your Supervisor to speed up repair.
• Metal Detectors to be checked hourly.
• Ensure Safe Work procedures and Good Work Practices are adhered to at all times.
• Adhere to the Food safety policy.
• Perform any reasonable work -related duty as requested by the Supervisor.
• Active participation in internal forums e.g. INVOCOMS, Training interventions, Employee engagement sessions.

Job description

Tiger Brands in Cape Town seeks a dedicated Slicer Operator to ensure smooth production, accurate labeling, and safe packaging of bread products. The role requires attention to metal detectors, FIFO packaging, and maintaining neat and safe work areas.

You will monitor slicer performance, assist with batch counting, and communicate any issues to operators and supervisors to minimize downtime and waste while upholding food safety standards.